Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.